Our Crew

Michael Bruce, founder of Seadwell, is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 26 years of expertise in waterfront development and design. He began his career as a certified commercial engineer-diver, conducting underwater inspections for the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, commercial ports, and private waterfronts. This hands-on experience provided Michael a deep understanding of waterfront structures and their complex relationship with marine environments. 

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For the past 12 years, Michael has specialized in the recreational and commercial marina industry, focusing on the planning, permitting, and designing of urban marinas. His passion for floating homes emerged during his eight-year tenure as the Maritime Development Manager at The Wharf in Washington, DC, where he oversaw the reconstruction of the Gangplank Marina, one of the largest liveaboard communities in the eastern United States. Michael’s collaboration with floating home residents ignited his passion for the design and functionality of floating structures, inspiring him to push the limits of innovation in floating home design.

Bryan is a seasoned Naval Architect and licensed Professional Engineer with over 17 years of experience in comprehensive vessel design and construction, encompassing electrical, mechanical, and structural systems. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from the University of New Orleans in 2007. 

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A published author, certified diver, and passionate sailor, Bryan recently completed a trans-Pacific crossing with his wife Anne aboard the SV Pelican, ultimately making landfall in Australia after their extended voyage across the Pacific. While in Australia, Bryan served as Chief Engineer for the design and construction of a 52-meter square-rigged sailing ship. Bryan and Anne have returned to life at sea, continuing their pursuit of adventure, floating architecture, and off-grid living.

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Having lived aboard their yacht for several years, Bryan brings firsthand experience and a practical understanding of life on the water to every project he undertakes.

David Shim is a designer and graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Design, where he completed a Masters of Architecture with Advanced Placement. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture with High Honors from the University of Virginia, where he received multiple awards for design excellence and scholarship. Professionally, David has contributed to a wide range of projects, from cultural and residential design to large-scale mixed-use developments, with experience at renowned firms including Johnston Marklee, Neri & Hu, Höweler + Yoon, and Cooper Carry. In parallel, he co-founded Shim Properties LLC, where he has designed and managed multiple single-family residential projects from concept through construction.

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An avid climber and furniture-builder, David has a passion for traveling to experience architecture firsthand. Visiting renowned works around the world and simply being outdoors has been a consistent source of inspiration, shaping his design approach and broadening his perspective across different cultures, contexts, and histories.

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David brings a hands-on and adventurous mindset to his work, with a passion for floating architecture, its potential to redefine how people experience life on the water and Seadwell’s mission to create innovative, sustainable, and inspiring waterfront living spaces.

 

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